This Google+ post suggests that during a “Live session” with Google+ developers, the team discussed ways of monetizing apps using some type of virtual goods. The team made sample code available for sandboxing:

Here’s the “Office Hours” session where it was discussed:

Of course, sample code and testing doesn’t mean that this is a “thing” yet, but it’s a clear indicator of how Google is building its relationships with developers and setting up a path to building out an incredibly powerful ecosystem.

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